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A Look Inside Apple's Wireless Testing Facilities
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The thing I noticed when I watched the video that I thought was kinda funny is the rubber band wrapped around the iPhone holding it out to that extended beams in the testing facility. Just saying with all the $ that went into the place they would have something other than a rubber band to hold it in place.
...so quiet you can hear an iPhone 4 cellphone call drop. 
I'm a bit surprised that Apple would make a phone that cannot be used in the left hand by many w/o a case....but here we are.
I'm a bit surprised that Apple would make a phone that cannot be used in the left hand by many w/o a case....but here we are.
And my reception is much better for it. I'm sure their next design will be even better (like most of their products) but for now I'm 100% happy with my purchase.
Apple has a Main Campus and then 7 or so smaller buildings down the same street, this chamber was built across the street in an Apple building.
just to give you an idea of what Deanza Blvd looks like in Cupertino, their are more buildings down the the road.
Frankly, I was impressed with how well Steve handled the conference and plausible resolution. Still, I dont believe he didnt know of the potential problem well in advance of production. I could be wrong but it does seem rather convenient they made the bumper that specifically resolves the issue.
They tested the phones, they found the drop. Because the drop they found was lower than the competing smart phones, they decided they were doing good. All smart phones have the drop. The iP4 has very good signal reception, quite probably the best in a smart phone. Is it perfect? No. If you put a bumper on it, it gets very close (Much better than any other smart phone).
If I were the guy who lost the phone in the bar, I would not want to go in that room. The moment that guy walks in, Mr. Jobs will lock the door and press the popcorn button.
I wonder if Apple workers use that room to heat up sandwiches for lunch?
I wonder if Apple workers use that room to heat up sandwiches for lunch?
how you likin' your iphone?
Actually, I notice on occasion that my phone's signal slowly diminishes when I have my hand in said position (with the bumper).
Good thing they have that 30 day return policy for people like you. I on the other hand have been pretty happy with the new iPhone. All products will have some level of "defects", but I still buy/use them. The only time I have an issue with this antenna thing is when I try to make it mess up. I have not had any issue in my daily routine.
You want a test? How about 3 million people using it and only 1.7% return rate. The proof is in the pudding. Including the phone being in my hands right now. No doubt you don't own one. I'm really sorry you can't afford the worlds best selling phone. But it's time to change your napkin.
Actually, I seem to recall they had to lock & blank it via Enterprise, as that particular implementation of iOS had a issue screwing up MobileMe's remote find/wipe features.
You mean this?
What would have made you happy? Do you have an iPhone 4? Apparently over 3 million people are happy even without a free case.
It has not been released yet in Canada so Canadians like myself just want them to release it here. I don't give a crap about AT&T or what bloggers in San Francisco or New York think.